Echocardiography Technologist

Job Description

Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies. Utilizes independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Collaborates with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and performs related administrative tasks.

Job Responsibility

• 1.Prepares patient for echocardiogram exam.
• Positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures.
• Explains procedures in layman’s terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
• 2.Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with echocardiogram exam being performed.
• 3.Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate images required.
• 4.Sets-up equipment to administer exam in a timely fashion.
• Uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment.
• 5.Performs echocardiography procedures, including transesophageal echocardiography, as required.
• Obtains proper views and images utilizing appropriate techniques.
• Identifies significance of all structures visualized on oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes.
• 6.Observes patient during entire examination.
• Recognizes and reports any changes in patient’s condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc. in accordance with procedures.
• 7.Analyzes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during exam.
• 8.Documents test results in patient’s medical record and reports findings to physician, discussing any need for further evaluation with physician.
• 9.Performs frequent calibration checks/adjustmentson ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems, as necessary.
• 10.Performs related duties as required.
• All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

Vocational or Technical school Diploma required. One (1) of the following credentials required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS). 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).